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Pseudopregnancy (false pregnancy) in dogs/cats

Pseudopregnancy, also known as false pregnancy, is a phenomenon that can occur in unsterilized bitches / cats. Pseudopregnancy is caused by hormonal fluctuations in diestrus, a phase of the estrous cycle in which there is a drop in progesterone concentration and an increase in prolactin concentration. In terms of days, the symptoms of false pregnancy in dogs usually appear between 7 and 10 weeks after estrus or after heat. During pseudopregnancy, the bitch may show symptoms similar to those of […]

The difference between intestinal dysbiosis and diarrhea

In your pet’s intestine many metabolic processes take place which –  finish the  digestion (in the upper part of the intestine) –  allow  the reabsorption of nutrients and water.   The digestive system performs very important tasks for the general preservation of the balance of the entire organism, which are obviously not limited only  to the digestion of food.   In fact, 3 main properties can be considered: – Digestion and absorption of food – Emuntorial capacity – Line of immune defense of the body.     […]